Rivian highlights startup culture with purpose in behind the scenes video

Electric car startup Rivian released a video showcasing its electric vehicle mission, along with the moment its production team in Irvine, California were able to view the first release candidate of the all-electric R1T pickup truck that will begin production in 2020. The video titled “This is Rivian” displays the “World’s First Electric Adventure Vehicles” […]

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Fossil fuel dependence will increase until 2030s due to SUV demand: Energy Agency

A recent report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) suggests the dependence on energy sources derived from crude oil will continue to increase until the 2030s and emissions contributing to global climate change could also rise until 2040. The IEA cites the increasing demand for sport utility vehicles (SUVs) as the main contributor to vehicle-based […]

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Tesla Model 3 firmware update for 5% power boost compared, before and after

Tesla’s recently released 2019.36.2.1 over-the-air software update promised a roughly 5% power increase to owners of the Model 3, Model S and Model X. Two owners of Dual Motor Model 3s tested the improvements by equipping only one of the vehicles with the performance update and racing on a straightaway to determine if the new […]

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First look at Tesla Roadster diecast: Unboxing video reveals close-up details

When Elon Musk unveiled the next-generation Tesla Roadster back in 2017, he stated that the all-electric supercar, for all its speed and specs, will be a practical vehicle. A recently-shared unboxing video of the new Tesla Roadster’s 1:18 diecast model suggests that Musk’s words may actually ring true.  Tesla owner-enthusiast Tesla Raj was able to […]

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Tesla Model 3 soundly humbles tuned 2020 Toyota Supra in drag race

It is pretty interesting to note that the Tesla Model 3 Performance is actually the electric car maker’s most conservative Performance-branded vehicle in its lineup. Without a special launch feature like Ludicrous Mode, the Model 3 Performance relies on its raw power in straight-line races. Yet, despite this, the Model 3 is still a force […]

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How much is EV manufacturer branding going to matter in the long term?

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Tesla adds next-gen Roadster diecast toy in 1:18 scale to its online store

Tesla has released a diecast 1:18 model of its next-generation Roadster on its online shop. The item, which retails for $250 and available for shipping in the US and Canada, provides some nifty details about the upcoming all-electric supercar that have not been explored much before.  Tesla noted in the 1:18 Roadster’s product page that […]

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Tesla Model S becomes former Top Gear host James May’s newest car

Electric cars nowadays are becoming more and more commonplace, so much so that they are starting to be perceived by many as just like every other vehicle on the road — not a novelty machine for a select few, but a legitimate option for those looking to purchase an automobile. This is a point recently […]

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Tesla Sentry Mode captures most senseless attack against Model 3 to date

Since Tesla rolled out Sentry Mode, the built-in security feature has captured its own fair share of shocking incidents, from deliberate keying attacks to random acts of vandalism. Yet, even among the alarmingly large number of videos depicting such incidents, one recent Sentry Mode footage from a Model 3 has taken the cake just for […]

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DIYers and EVs are great bedfellows for the future of personal transportation

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